Tuesday, 24 January 2017

The United Nations is the one international organization with the reach and vision capable of solving global problems.

The United Nations Foundation links the UN's work with others around the
world, mobilizing the energy and expertise of business and
non-governmental organizations to help the UN tackle issues including
climate change, global health, peace and security, women's
empowerment, poverty eradication, energy access, and U.S.-UN
relations.

The United Nations Foundation is honored to work with you and the United
Nations to foster a more peaceful, prosperous and just world.

The intern shall undertake the following duties which may include, but are not limited to:

Assistance in drafting and preparing documents for publication on the website of the Office

Document and internet research for communication products on UNODC work in Nigeria

Media analysis

Speech-writing

Assistance in the management of the website

Assistance during conferences

Working on web-presentation

Compiling statistics

Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Teamwork:

Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational
goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise;
is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal
agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even
when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit
for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team
shortcomings.

Org. Setting and Reporting

The internship in UNODC's Country Office in Nigeria is for two
months with an opportunity for extension, dependent upon the needs of
the department.

The internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision
of the Representative and in cooperation with the Communications
Officer.

Communication:

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others,
correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way
communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match
audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping
people informed.

Technological Awareness:

Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability
and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks
to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new
technology.

Education
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship
Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);

Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or

Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and,
if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of
graduation (officical proof from the University to support one of the
above options has to be attached to the inspira application).

Requirements
Applicants are additionally required to:

Possess an academic background in the field of political
science, international relations, security studies, criminal justice or
related discipline;

Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with
individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include
willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions
and views.

Be computer literate in standard software applications, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;

Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United
Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and

Work Experience

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience
for participation in the programme, but are encouraged to list all
relevant work experience in their application.

Applicants must have a keen demonstrated interest in the work of
the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the
Charter.

Languages:

English and French are the working languages of the United
Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required
for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is
an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the
official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Assessment:

Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager for further consideration.

Special Notice

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History
Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include:

Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?)

Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?)

List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.

Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.

Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.

In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.

Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

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